Ethiopia and Norway have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation following talks between Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik, held today in Addis Ababa.
According to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions focused on expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including climate action, trade, and investment.
Ambassador Hadera highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two countries and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to strengthening ties, particularly through its Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy and the Green Legacy Initiative. He emphasized Norway’s expertise in afforestation and environmental management as a key area for enhanced cooperation.
The state minister also briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Ethiopia’s ongoing economic liberalization efforts and encouraged Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in the country.
Deputy Minister Kravik welcomed Ethiopia’s reform agenda and stressed the importance of boosting trade and investment cooperation as part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral relations.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional peace and security and agreed to work closely in bilateral and multilateral forums on issues of shared interest.
The talks signal Ethiopia’s growing engagement with European partners as it seeks to diversify its diplomatic and economic partnerships while advancing its green development and investment strategies.
